August Bank Holiday - Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 August 2009
Enjoy the spectacular of nine Cruise Liners arriving and departing Southampton docks over the bank holiday weekend. Approximately 47,500 passengers will be embarking and disembarking the liners over the two days.
View the Liners from the Sea - Onboard a Ship
Watch the 5 liners sail away on Saturday 29 August on board Blue Funnel Cruises. Departing from Ocean Village, Southampton at 16.00 (Duration approx 2 hours)
Tickets: £14.50 Tickets need to be purchase in advance
Tel: 023 8022 3278
Or perhaps on board the SS Shieldhall, Britain’s targets working steamship. Departing from Berth 29, Southampton Docks
Tickets: £27 Tickets need to be purchase in advance - Currently sold out but call for cancellations
Tel: Blue Funnel for tickets on 023 8022 3278
Take a trip on Hythe Ferry either Saturday 29 or Sunday 30 August for a prime view of the liners in the Eastern Docks. The Hythe - Southampton Ferry operates a half hourly ferry service between Town Quay, Southampton and Hythe Pier, passing by Ocean Terminal and linking with comprehensive bus services on both sides of Southampton Water.
Tickets: Adult return £4.60, OAP/Child £2.60
See website for timetable. The ferry trip lasts approx 12 minutes
Tel: 023 8084 0722
View the Liners from the Shore - Free Open Top 'Do The Docks' Bus Tours
Associated British Ports (ABP) are offering FREE bus tours of the Port of Southampton, one of Britain’s busiest ports, on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th August. Using a Bluestar bus, the open-topped double decker bus tours will allow members of the public to get a "behind-the-scenes" look at the workings of the port, and a close-up view of some of the world’s largest and most luxurious cruise ships.
Tickets: Free of charge but participants are invited to make a donation to ABP’s charity of the year, Oakhaven Hospice in Lymington, which offers specialist care to people suffering from terminal illnesses.
The 'Do The Docks' bus tours will operate on a first-come, first-served basis and will last approx 75 minutes, departing from Ocean Way, Ocean Village at 10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm and 4pm on both days.
Tel: 023 8023 1950
View the Liners on Land
Town Quay, Weston Shore, Hythe Marina and Calshot Castle at the mouth of Southampton Water provide an excellent vantage point to witness the arrival and departure of the cruise ships. Please note that unfortunately Mayflower Park will not be open to the public due to preparation for the Southampton Boat Show.
Free Bus Travel
Southampton Bus operators First Bus, Bluestar and uni-link are all offering FREE travel for journeys starting and finishing in the city on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th (from the first bus of the day until 6pm) to coincide with the visiting Cruise Liners.
SATURDAY 29 AUGUST 2009
Independence Of The Seas
Arrival Time Saturday 29 August 05:15
Berth 101
Departure Time Saturday 29 August 17:00
No of Passengers (max) 3,634
No of Crew 1,360
Length 1,112
Beam (feet) 184
Draft (feet) 28
Weight (gross tonnage) 160,000
Cruising Speed (knots) 21.6
Arriving from Vigo, Spain
Departing to Cork, Ireland
Operator Royal Caribbean International
Maiden Voyage 2 May 2008
Oceana
Arrival Time Saturday 29 August 06:30
Berth 46
Departure Time Saturday 29 August 17:00
No of Passengers (max) 2016
No of Crew 875
Length (feet) 856
Beam (feet) 106
Draft (feet) 26
Weight (gross tonnage) 77,000
Cruising Speed (knots) 21
Arriving from Brest, France
Departing to Stavanger, Norway
Operator P&O Cruises
Maiden Voyage 2000
Black Watch
Arrival Time Saturday 29 August 06:30
Berth 104
Departure Time Saturday 29 August 16:30
No of Passengers (max) 868
No of Crew 330
Length (feet) 674
Beam (feet) 83
Draft (feet) 24
Weight (gross tonnage) 28,613
Cruising Speed (knots) 20
Arriving from Dublin, Ireland
Departing to Stavanger, Norway
Current Operator Fred. Olsen (since 1996)
History 1996 - present Black Watch, 1994-1996 Star Odyssey, 1991-1994 Westward, 1972-1991 Royal Viking Star
Queen Mary 2
Arrival Time Saturday 29 August 07:00
Berth 38/9
Departure Time Saturday 29 August 17:00
No of Passengers (max) 3,056
No of Crew 1,253
Length (feet) 1,132
Beam (feet) 135 (147.5 at bridge wings)
Draft (feet) 32 ft 10 inches
Weight (gross tonnage) 151,400
Cruising Speed (knots) 28.5
Arriving from New York, USA
Departing to New York, USA
Operator Cunard
Maiden Voyage 12 Jan 2004
Grand Princess
Arrival Time Saturday 29 August 07:00
Berth 106
Departure Time Saturday 29 August 17:00
No of Passengers (max) 2,600
No of Crew 1,100
Length (feet) 951
Beam (feet) 118
Draft (feet) 26
Weight (gross tonnage) 109,000
Cruising Speed (knots) 22.5
Arriving from Cadiz, Spain
Departing to Bruges (Zeebrugge), Belgium
Operator Princess Cruises
Maiden Voyage 26 May 1998
Other Fact From 1997-1999, the Grand Princess was the world’s largest Cruise liner. The Grand Princess was succeeded by Voyager of the Seas
SUNDAY 30 AUGUST 2009
Oriana
Arrival Time Sunday 30 August 06:30.JPG)
Berth 38/9
Departure Time Sunday 30 August 18:00
No of Passengers (max) 1928
No of Crew 794
Length (feet) 853
Beam (feet) 106
Draft (feet) 26
Weight (gross tonnage) 69,453
Cruising Speed (knots) 26.2
Arriving from Eidfjord, Norway
Departing to Gibraltar
Operator P&O Cruises
Maiden Voyage 9 April 1995
Ventura
Arrival Time Sunday 30 August 06:30
Berth 46
Departure Time Sunday 30 August 17:00
No of Passengers (max) 3092
No of Crew 1226
Length (feet) 951
Beam (feet) 118
Draft (feet) 26
Weight (gross tonnage) 113,000
Cruising Speed (knots) 21.7
Arriving from Gibraltar
Departing to Bruges (Zeebrugge), Belgium
Operator P&O Cruises
Maiden Voyage 18 April 2008
Queen Victoria
Arrival Time Sunday 30 August 06:30
Berth 106
Departure Time Sunday 30 August 16:30
No of Passengers (max) 2,014
No of Crew 900
Length (feet) 965
Beam (feet) 106 (120 at bridge wings)
Draft (feet) 25.9
Weight (gross tonnage) 90,000
Cruising Speed (knots) 23.7
Arriving from Gibraltar
Departing to Bruges (Zeebrugge), Belgium
Operator Cunard
Maiden Voyage 11 December 2007
Aurora
Arrival Time Sunday 30 August 07:30
Berth 101
Departure Time Sunday 30 August 18:00
No of Passengers (max) 1950
No of Crew 850
Length (feet) 886
Beam (feet) 105
Draft (feet) 26
Weight (gross tonnage) 76,152
Cruising Speed (knots) 24
Arriving from Gilbraltar
Departing to Philadelphia (Wilmington), USA
Operator P&O Cruises
Maiden Voyage May 2000
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9 more reasons to visit Southampton over the bank holiday weekend!
As well as the nine cruise ships passing through our port over the August bank holiday weekend, there are at least nine other reasons why you should visit Southampton this bank holiday weekend...
1. August Fair
The traditional bank holiday fair will be returning to The Common from 27-31 August, 1-9pm Thurs-Sun, 10am-9pm Mon.
2. Dine Alfresco
Take yourself off for a dining treat and visit a wide range of restaurants and bars around the city, catering for the most discerning palettes. Stop for a bit and enjoy the sights and sounds of Ocean Village, or dine alfresco in the hustle and bustle of metropolitan Oxford Street.
3. Shop Till You Drop
Visit Southampton’s wonderful range of shops, from the high street retail outlets in West Quay, to the quieter boutique shops around Bedford Place – you’ll be spoilt for choice and may even find some sale bargains.
4. Walk The Walls
Follow the ancient city trail through Southampton's old town and Walk the Walls - one of Britain's most complete set of Medieval walls. You may even find the perfect vantage point to see the cruise ships coming and going.
5. Hotel Offers
Take advantage of the August bank holiday hotel deals at Chilworth Manor, with dinner, bed and breakfast from £99 per room, based on two people sharing. Or stay for a night at Highfield House from £59 for a single or £69 for a double room, bed and breakfast.
6. World Market
Get down to the Bargate for the regular Sunday world market and pick up some international goods, foods and crafts.
7. Mayflower Theatre - LazyTown - The Pirate Adventure
Hot on the heels of the phenomenally successful first ever 'LazyTown Live!' comes a brand new show that's guaranteed to make super-heroes of you all. Get ready for star-jumps, power-moves, laugh out-loud fun, sing-along songs and dancing in the aisles when 'LazyTown Live! – The Pirate Adventure' sails into the Mayflower Theatre.
8. 9 Great Parks To Visit
On a hot and sunny August bank holiday, nothing could be better than a walk through one of the nine parks in or close to the city centre. If you take a trip to Weston Shore, you may even see one of the passing ships!
9. Art Gallery - 'The Truth About Faeries'
The wee small folk will be flying from Southampton City Art Gallery on 13 September, so this weekend is the perfect time to catch a glimpse of this sensational exhibition.